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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,759

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,295

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $32,050
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $30,417
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
F Sport Package     1,000
Premium Package     890
Leather Package     1,930
Navigation Package     2,735
Adaptive cruise control     1,500
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
F Sport Package     920
Premium Package     820
Leather Package     1,776
Navigation Package     2,568
Adaptive cruise control     1,380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 2,114 2,114 9,270
Options (change) 1,660 1,660 8,581
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $33,759 $36,759 $42,215
Total Invoice $31,295 $34,079 $39,893

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,356
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,286
Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H498hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$33,759$36,759$42,215
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,859$33,659$42,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,295$34,079$39,893
Adjustments for Features-2,688-2,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,607$31,205$39,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year201620162013
ModelForesterForesterCT
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring200h
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,495$7,695$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,688-2,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterCT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in170.1 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height66.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft332.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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